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Administration

Janis
Principal, Janis Dellinger-Holton
janisdh@socratesacademy.us

Education:
B.S. in Education, East Carolina University
M.Ed. in Education, Duke University
Ed.S. in Education, Wingate University

Previous Work Experience:
Classroom Teacher, Reading Specialist, Curriculum Specialist, School Administrator, Educational Consultant

Personal Interests:
Traveling especially to the beach or places I have not experienced before, reading, knitting, visiting with family and friends, watching all types of movies, dancing, dining out and learning for life!

Educational Quote:
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
Plutarch (46-120 AD)

Suzanne
Assistant Principal, Suzanne Fortune
sfortune@socratesacademy.us

Education:
M.A. in Educational Leadership, Wingate University 2009
B.A. in Education, UNC at Wilmington, 2000

Previous Work Experience:
1st grade teacher at Rama Road Elementary, 5 years
First Grade teacher at Socrates Academy, 3 years
Summer Fun Days Camp Director at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 6 years (current)

Personal Interests:
Spending time with family and friends, Shopping, Trying new foods and learning about different cultures, Traveling
Love animals…especially my two cats Bailey and Stewart and my Little Chihuahua Mia!

Educational Quote:
"Life is a journey and education is one of the many paths that help us along the way."

Patricia Couchell
Patricia Couchell (Business Manager)
pcouchell@socratesacademy.us

Education:
BSBA International Business, UNC Charlotte 2008

Previous Work Experience:
While in High School and College I worked in area restaurants.  In January of 2008 I joined the Socrates Academy Staff.  I have been the Business Manager here at Socrates Academy for the past 3 years.

Personal Interests:
Traveling, playing and watching sports, dancing, music, shopping, spending time with friends and family

Educational Quote: 
Wisdom begins in wonder. - Socrates

Lena
Lena Bakis (Office Manager)
lbakis@socratesacademy.us

Education:
UNCC-Business
CPCC-Continuing Education Microsoft Office

Previous Work Experience:
Administrative Assistant for an engineering firm (2 years)
3rd year at Socrates Academy

Personal Interests:
Spending time with my family, traveling, reading, cooking

Educational Quote:
"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow."

The mission of the Socrates Academy is to work in partnership with parents and community to encourage our students to reach their full potential by developing critical, analytical thinking skills and becoming self-confident in a high achievement, multicultural, disciplined environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics both in English and Greek through the use of the Socratic Method.
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